Machine Operator /Cold Header

Alltex Staffing & Personnel; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Alltex Staffing & Personnel is seeking a skilled Cold Head Operator in Houston, Texas. The role involves setting up and operating bolt‑making machines to produce high‑quality fasteners, requiring strong mechanical aptitude and adherence to safety standards. Candidates should have experience with hand tools and be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Competitive benefits are provided, including medical, dental, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Experience using hand tools and understanding units of measurement.
• Ability to routinely lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must pass background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate various Cold Head machines to produce high-quality fasteners.
• Select and install proper tooling according to work instructions.
• Collaborate with supervisors to resolve machine issues.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Understanding of units of measurement

Tools

Precision measuring tools

Hand tools

Job description

About the job Machine Operator /Cold Header

Job Description – Cold Head Operator

Job Summary

Seeking a skilled Cold Head Operator to set up and operate bolt‑making machines in a growing, quality‑focused manufacturing department. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and adherence to safety standards. Competitive benefits offered, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k).

• Set up and operate various Cold Head machines to produce high‑quality fasteners.
• Select and install proper tooling according to work instructions.
• Perform die changes, tooling adjustments, and machine setups.
• Collaborate with supervisors and maintenance teams to resolve machine, tooling, and setup issues.
• Follow all Quality System procedures and OSHA safety regulations.
• Use precision measuring tools to perform in‑process inspections and verify part conformity to prints, drawings, and production travelers.
• Lift up to 60 lbs as required.

Requirements

• Mechanically inclined with experience using hand tools and understanding units of measurement.
• Ability to routinely lift up to 50 lbs.
• Complete production paperwork and maintain accurate documentation.
• Must pass background check and drug screening.
• 1+ years of header or cold heading experience preferred but not required.
• PPE Required: Must have steel‑toe shoes.
• Pass DT
• E‑Verify
• Backgrounds reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis